Trumpet Embouchure Flashcards
EX. 2: Causes
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the four causes of the problem.
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B tight, closed throat
C dry lips, dry mouthpiece
D too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)
E insufficient air to make lips vibrate
F too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
A lips not together (spread aperture)
C dry lips, dry mouthpiece
D too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)
E insufficient air to make lips vibrate
EX 2: Remedies
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the four remedies for the problem.
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
D lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
D lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
EX 3: Causes
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the two causes of the problem.
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B tight, closed throat
C dry lips, dry mouthpiece
D too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)
E insufficient air to make lips vibrate
F too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
A lips not together (spread aperture)
D too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)
EX 3: Remedies
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the two remedies for the problem.
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
D lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
B re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
EX 4: Causes
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the three causes of the problem.
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B tight, closed throat
C dry lips, dry mouthpiece
D too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)
E insufficient air to make lips vibrate
F tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
B tight, closed throat
D too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)
F tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
EX 4: Remedies
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the three remedies for the problem.
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
D re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
EX 5: Causes
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the three causes of the problem.
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B tight, closed throat
C too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
D too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)
E insufficient air to make lips vibrate
F tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
B tight, closed throat
C too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
F tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
EX. 5: Remedies
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: After listening to the audio example, choose the three remedies for the problem.
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
D re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a tight, thin, pinched tone. What are three causes of this problem?
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
C tight closed throat
D tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
E too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
F insufficient air to make lips vibrate
B too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
C tight closed throat
D tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: A beginning TRUMPET student is producing an airy tone. What are two causes of this problem?
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
C tight closed throat
D dry lips, dry mouthpiece
E too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
F insufficient air to make lips vibrate
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: A beginning TRUMPET student is producing an airy tone. Choose the two remedies for the problem.
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
D re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
D re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a stopped tone due to a restricted throat or buzz. What are three causes of this problem?
A lips not together (spread aperture) B too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
C tight closed throat
D tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
E too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
F insufficient air to make lips vibrate
C tight closed throat
D tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
E too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a stopped tone. What are three remedies for this problem?
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
D re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a tight, thin, pinched tone. What are three remedies for this problem?
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
B lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
C relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
D re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
A review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up
E re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker
F relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: A beginning TRUMPET student is producing no tone, but you can hear rushing air. What are four causes of this problem?
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
C tight closed throat
D dry lips, dry mouthpiece
E too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
F insufficient air to make lips vibrate
A lips not together (spread aperture)
B too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
D dry lips, dry mouthpiece
F insufficient air to make lips vibrate